Flowerdale, Victoria — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Flowerdale, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
| Locality | Flowerdale |
| State | Victoria (VIC) |
| Local Government Area | Murrindindi Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT) |
| Remoteness | Inner Regional Australia |
| Latitude | -37.32977 |
| Longitude | 145.30347 |
| Population | 661 |
| Density | 4.3 /km² |
| Area | 152.5 km² |
| Elevation | 356 m |
| Postcode | 3717 |
| Area Code | 03 |
| Distance to Melbourne | 62 km north-northeast |
Flowerdale is a locality in the Murrindindi Shire local government area of Victoria, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 661. The locality covers an area of 152.5 km², giving a population density of about 4.3 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 356 m above sea level. It lies approximately 62 km north-northeast of Melbourne. Flowerdale is located at 37.3298°S, 145.3035°E. It observes Australian Eastern Time (AEST/AEDT). Postcode: 3717. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Inner Regional Australia.
Flowerdale lies cradled by rolling hills, a verdant tapestry woven with the deep greens of ancient eucalypts and the softer hues of pasture. It lies 33.1 km north-north-east of Doreen, VIC (from Doreen, VIC: bearing 26°T), and is situated 11.0 km west-south-west of Yea. The Goulburn River, a ribbon of silver, winds its patient way through the landscape, its banks fringed with willows that weep their tendrils towards the cool, clear water. The air here, especially in the hush of late afternoon, carries a faint, sweet perfume of damp earth and wild blossoms, a subtle invitation to linger. Sunlight, when it breaks through the canopy, paints shifting patterns on the mossy trunks of trees, lending an ephemeral glow to the forest floor. The terrain slopes gently, offering glimpses of distant, mist-shrouded peaks, a constant reminder of the wilder country that lies beyond the cultivated fields.
This is a place where the echoes of early settlers still resonate, their legacy etched into the very character of Flowerdale. The land, once cleared with hard labour for grazing and agriculture, now supports a vibrant, if modest, economy. Dairy farms, their paddocks meticulously maintained, are a familiar sight, their produce contributing to the region’s reputation for quality goods. The nearby hills, draped in varied shades of green, whisper tales of a time when timber was a vital resource, and the steady flow of the Goulburn was the lifeblood for transport and sustenance. While the grander ambitions of mining have largely passed, the enduring spirit of perseverance remains, a quiet strength that underpins the gentle rhythm of life in Flowerdale.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Flowerdale, Victoria with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Flowerdale, in the Murrindindi Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Flowerdale includes the postcode (3717), telephone area code (03), and local government area (Murrindindi Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Inner Regional Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Flowerdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |